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Troy, ME


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Troy, Maine

Troy, Maine, in Waldo county, is 85 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 183 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 963 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 65% of adults are married. Troy is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not).

The town is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $34,375.

Troy Housing

An estimated 86% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Troy compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Troy, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Troy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Troy Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Troy, ME

Comparing Troy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men21
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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